I was so excited to finally make it to Vietnam!
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Part One of my 3-Week Journey began North in Hanoi where I stayed on bustling Ta Hien Beer Street. Enjoyed fabulous Street and Hidden Alleyway Eats, the Chaotic Traffic, a Fun Motorbike Tour and Train Street, a Cool Vintage Jeep Tour with Pottery and Tea with a Village Elder, interesting Cocktails and Local Craft Beer, a walk around the Hoa Lo Prison (Hanoi Hilton), and a yummy Vespa Food Tour!
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I also enjoyed a Water Puppet Show, a Night Tour with a Local, and an incredible 2-Night Luxury Cruise with a nice Suite around Halong Bay with Kayaking, a Village Bike Ride, Exotic Wines, a Natural Beach, Dark & Bright Cave on a Bamboo Boat, Great Food, and Wonderful Staff.
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